Islamic Terminology

Published on August 13, 2007 By stevendedalus In Religion

Islam objects to the term “suicide bombing.” It prefers “martyrdom.” The way I see it is that it is neither—it’s just downright sadomasochistic murder. Agree?

Comments

Moderateman

on Aug 13, 2007

I prefer homicide bombing, but it's just semantics after all.

stevendedalus

on Aug 14, 2007

I prefer homicide bombing, but it's just semantics after all.

Yeah, what the hell--a bomb by any other name still kills.

Dr Guy

on Aug 14, 2007

I like your term best. It is probably more descriptive.

ParaTed2k

on Aug 14, 2007

I prefer to think of them as Blast Fishing in the Gene Pool.

stevendedalus

on Aug 16, 2007

I prefer to think of them as Blast Fishing in the Gene Pool.

Something like stem-cell research?

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